Luzerne County property record for 651 Charles Ave, Kingston, PA 18704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,710 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $337,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,617 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 34-G9SE2-023-008 |
| Primary APN | 34-G9SE2-023-008 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 2,710 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 34-G9SE2-023-008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 651 CHARLES AVE |
| City | KINGSTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18704-4805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 34-5-199-6 651 CHARLES AVE |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KINGSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 212800 |
651 Charles Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 651 CHARLES AVE, KINGSTON, PA 18704-4805 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Oct 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ESSA BANK & TRUST |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202141229 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3021 / 174893 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 651 CHARLES AVE, KINGSTON, PA 18704-4805 |
| Document Number | 0000041229 |
| Book / Page | 3021 / 174893 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202141229 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | KEYSTONE ABSTRACT SERVICES INC, KEYSTONE ABSTRACT SVCS INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,370.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 657 CHARLES AVE, KINGSTON, PA 18704-4805 |
| Document Number | 0000041230 |
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| Date | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202141230 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Property Address | 651 CHARLES AVE, KINGSTON, PA 18704-4805 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000047458 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3020/196939 |
| Instrument | 202047458 |
| Name | ESSA BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | STROUDSBURG, PA 18360 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 15, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 651 Charles Ave was $6,617 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Municipality | Kingston Borough |
| Unified School District | Wyoming Valley West School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,617.00 Homeowner's exemption | $249,900 Land $29,200 Building $220,700 | |
| 2025 | $6,617.00 | ||
| 2024 | $249,900 Land $29,200 Building $220,700 | ||
| 2023 | $6,480.00 | ||
| 2009 | $249,900 Land $29,200 Building $220,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 651 Charles Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 11, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 84 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 84 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 651 Charles Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | PAW HUNTSVILLE private · serves 11,987 people · EPA ID PA2409013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 786 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 40 |
| SkyPacket Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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